simon_arch1
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I see the previous posts about our Flinders Ranges gathering have been locked 
So - a new topic...
What's happening? We're planning on arriving on the Friday sometime, from Melbourne via Mildura and Peterborough.
Do we have to book Skytrek - have we? What day is it on?
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
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Simon
Ill be there on Saturday.
What is Skytrex and what day is it on Pete
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| 26th Apr 2008 3:46 am |
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norto
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norto wrote:and what day is it on
Sorry just read the post properly Pete
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| 26th Apr 2008 3:47 am |
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SKP
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
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Someone mentioned in an earlier post about crossing the Simpson Desert, either before, or after the gathering.
Is this still happening 
Cheers,
Steven
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| 26th Apr 2008 4:06 am |
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norto
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Steve
Im crossing West to East
and TDMP is going East to West. Pete
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| 26th Apr 2008 4:13 am |
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SKP
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
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When (before or after the gathering)
Either want another D3 along with SKP Solo
Cheers,
Steven
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| 26th Apr 2008 4:45 am |
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norto
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After
You are more than welcome.
You have a PM Pete
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| 26th Apr 2008 4:47 am |
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ianv
Member Since: 20 Dec 2007
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Our Plan is set.
Leaving Wednesday before, Wednesday and Thursday Nights near Mildura, We will arrive Rawnsley Friday PM.
Depart Moday back to Canberra via Broken Hill to arrive Tuesday evening, towing a T-van this time, rented one to try out with just 2 of us.
Look forward to meeting everyone.
 Ianv
PS: Any one else going to be in Friday? TDV6
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| 26th Apr 2008 7:11 am |
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norto
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Ian
It depends how many days i spent in Broken Hill.
May be there Friday Pete
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| 26th Apr 2008 7:26 am |
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simon_arch1
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We've rented a "cheap-as-chips but faster and easier than a tent" Jayco Eagle off-road camper for the week. We normally just tent, but trying to make it easier this quick trip.
We'll be in Friday evening - and will leave Monday or Tues to head home via Tibooburra.
Skytrek is a 4wd trip based on Willow Springs Station - see http://www.skytrekwillowsprings.com.au/
Someone mentioned they might organise or book for us all?
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 26th Apr 2008 11:08 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
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I'd love to stay out for longer and do the SImpson etc, but have to be back in melbourne on Sun 1st June.
And I'll have our 2 youngest, 5 and 7 yr olds with us, and a Scottish friend to whom we'll be showing our great outback for the first time...
Looking forward to it!
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 26th Apr 2008 12:03 pm |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
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I was thinking of doing SkyTrek on the Sat & going to Blinman on the Sunday, but I was going to wait & see what the consensus was & how many would be there.
I will ring Carmel & Brendan, the owners of SkyTrek today or tomorrow and see if they recommend booking. (They have not said as much in the past)
Catweasel, being a local & native to the area  , may have some better suggestions for drives in the area. Biggest problem is most of the land in the area is privately owned.   (   )
I will be there from Wednesday and I will be coming in from Leigh Creek. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 26th Apr 2008 11:54 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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RED DISCO wrote:Catweasel, being a local & native to the area , may have some better suggestions for drives in the area.
nope, not really. first 4wd and only been on a couple of excursions with the club. most of my travells have been 2wd. having said that, went to Argadells recently and was quite a good time for $30. nothing super serious but a good day out.
a drive through Bunyeroo gorge and brachina gorge might be nice. http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=-2762489120433674769
RED DISCO wrote:Biggest problem is most of the land in the area is privately owned.
or a national park. drives on private land that I have been on tend to be fairly tame.
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| 27th Apr 2008 12:21 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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| Re: LR 60th - Flinders Ranges - what's happening? |
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simon_arch1 wrote:I see the previous posts about our Flinders Ranges gathering have been locked
couldn't see any locked threads 
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| 27th Apr 2008 12:25 pm |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
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catweasel wrote:
drives on private land that I have been on tend to be fairly tame.
The old public liability.     Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 28th Apr 2008 12:24 am |
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